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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
8
J M Terrell notes in the Journal of Agriculture that building a simple 40 by 110 foot cow house with nine stalls and feed storage greatly eases milking, reduces waste, and improves cow health. The author cites costs under 30 dollars and an expected return from better feed efficiency and butter demand despite a weak dairy market.
Dr Caldwell examined green cheeses cured in airtight receivers to trace gases emitted and absorbed. Air analysis showed rapid carbonic acid and water release with oxygen uptake early in curing, then diminishing. Weighing revealed loss of dry substance from oxidation, with casein decreasing more than fat, proving increased fat percentage results from greater loss of other constituents rather than fat creation.
The cut depicts a wheelbarrow with broad tires under the body for balance when raised, allowing side dumping like a traditional barrow. The design claims easy transformation from old wheelbarrows at low cost and effort. Also notes Roquefort cheese production in Roquefort France, using milk from about 250000 sheep to produce 3000 to 8500 tons seasonally, with high export value.
A British inventor unveils a street built with tire grooves and raised steps for cars, an electric pipe organ with keyboard switches, and a recessed billiard cue weight balance. An English swimmer’s parachute aid and an Australian gearing system using a wound spring for power transmission and bicycle chain replacement are also described.
The duchess of York favors lilies of the valley and white roses the roses of York. Queen Victoria loves lilies of the valley and violets, and the late Emperor Frederick adored violets. The princess of Wales decorates rooms with flowers and pins violets in her belt while the prince of Wales prefers a yellow tea rose in his buttonhole.
A collection of aphoristic reflections on ideals, disease, gender, and social behavior. The fragment touches on age old moral cliches and literary allusions, noting women’s delicacy, biblical figures, toys, waiting, letter writing, and fashion, with a wry Chicago Record voice.
In this reflective piece the author notes that rich men rotate every decade and politeness inflates others ages. It claims the poor think plutocrats steal more from them, and asserts small towns fear experimentation by amateur actors when approaching challenging plays.
An 1900s ad note invites readers to send 16 cents for a Salzer Reed Co package of German coffee and a large catalog. The notice highlights 300 pounds of product and claims lower prices than stores, promising delivery upon payment.
Portland to St Louis Kansas City Denver and Salt Lake routes touted as a great feature of the season, promoting general northwest travel. L W Waxexer G P A St Louis notes strong newspaper business as the advertising medium. items mention clairvoyant and mesmerist humor, sprained limb remedy, and a library office cutter bookmark offer.
An ad claims Lane's Family Medicine promotes daily bowel movements and gentle liver and kidney action for health, offering cures for headaches at 25 and 50 cents. It contrasts school confinement with leisure at a billiard hall and invokes St. Jacob's Oil for rheumatism, with a nod to acoustics as sound doctrine.
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